After collecting art for Xander's room, my next step was to decide on a paint color. I gave Xander a few options using things he would appreciate and understand. "Do you want red like Spiderman? Green like Hulk? Blue like Captain ... READ MORE
Desks as Nightstands and When You Shouldn’t Thrift
Xander's room is starting to come together, but one element I'm still missing is a desk/nightstand. I absolutely love the look of a writing desk next to a bed. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 While it's not totally practical for ... READ MORE
Post Party Flowers
We celebrated Milly and her cousin turning three on Saturday, and while I'm saving the party pictures for a bit later, I thought I could share a sneak of the before and after with you. It's kind of interesting how much time one really spends ... READ MORE
The Classic, English Roll Arm Sofa
I've had quite a few inquires about the new sofa in the wood room, and I'm really happy to be spilling the details with you today. It's such a lovely, timeless piece, and the price for what you get is incredible. The couch was made in ... READ MORE
From Dingy to Beautiful – Craigslist Tub Chairs
Do you remember the tub chairs I purchased off Craigslist last spring? After some time and money I really love how they turned out. Micah claimed they were the ugliest chairs ever, but after a few nights of sitting in them he ... READ MORE
Wood Room Progress: Lightening Up
In my attempt to make the wood room feel a bit more inviting and fresh, I'm layering other elements in the space. The wood alone can be a bit overwhelming, but so can a strong paint color until you start adding in art, furniture and fabric. ... READ MORE
Trends, Tips and Takeaways – The Junior League of High Point Designer Showhouse
I showed you some of my favorite parts of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase house and that same week I was lucky enough to attend the Junior League Designer Showhouse in High Point, North Carolina. Two showhouses, two different coasts, and ... READ MORE
Trends, Tips and Takeaways – The San Francisco Decorator Showcase
While I was in San Francisco this last April I got the chance to tour the Decorator Showcase home. I've been to show houses before, but this was kind of next level. The house was huge, overlooking the bay and the design was top notch. ... READ MORE
San Francisco Victorian: The Updates
I gave you a glimpse of the San Francisco project, but today I thought I'd go a bit more in depth. Joannie and Evan have killer style, and they already had a ton of great pieces, but we did some rearranging, pulled out things they had in storage and ... READ MORE